H-1B Visa Compensation Specialist Jobs
Compensation Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs must certify they'll pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level, making wage transparency a built-in feature of the process.
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Make a difference with a career in insurance
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us
Our Claims Workers’ Compensation department seeks an experienced workers' compensation specialist II-IV to service the Northeast territory. The candidate is required to reside in the territory and handle claims in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT. This position will handle medical-only and lost-time workers' compensation claims.
This role is responsible for investigating and evaluating workers’ compensation insurance claims to ensure accurate settlements.
The pay range for this position is $53,500 - $90,000 annually. Pay is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be ready to:
- interview insureds, claimants and witnesses
- review hospital records
- evaluate claim facts and application of workers’ compensation statutes
- perform medical management of claims files
- prepare reports of findings and secure claims completion with claimants
- use claims-handling software, laptop and phone to adjust losses in a paperless environment
- provide superior and professional customer service
Be equipped with:
- the ability to work unsupervised
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; problem-solving and negotiation skills; and organizational and prioritization skills
- knowledge of jurisdiction laws, procedures and regulations
- a valid driver’s license
Bring education and experience from:
- workers’ compensation claims experience (preferred)
- an associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- claims designation(s) (preferred)
Enhance your talents
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy benefits and amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.
Embrace a diverse team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to about those rights.
Description
Make a difference with a career in insurance
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.
If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us
Our Claims Workers’ Compensation department seeks an experienced workers' compensation specialist II-IV to service the Northeast territory. The candidate is required to reside in the territory and handle claims in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT. This position will handle medical-only and lost-time workers' compensation claims.
This role is responsible for investigating and evaluating workers’ compensation insurance claims to ensure accurate settlements.
The pay range for this position is $53,500 - $90,000 annually. Pay is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be ready to:
- interview insureds, claimants and witnesses
- review hospital records
- evaluate claim facts and application of workers’ compensation statutes
- perform medical management of claims files
- prepare reports of findings and secure claims completion with claimants
- use claims-handling software, laptop and phone to adjust losses in a paperless environment
- provide superior and professional customer service
Be equipped with:
- the ability to work unsupervised
- excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; problem-solving and negotiation skills; and organizational and prioritization skills
- knowledge of jurisdiction laws, procedures and regulations
- a valid driver’s license
Bring education and experience from:
- workers’ compensation claims experience (preferred)
- an associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- claims designation(s) (preferred)
Enhance your talents
Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
Enjoy benefits and amenities
Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.
Embrace a diverse team
As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to about those rights.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compensation Specialist
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to compensation analysis. A business, HR, or finance degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how your coursework covers quantitative analysis, labor economics, or pay structures.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before you enter salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at or above that wage, so knowing the floor protects you.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for HR or compensation roles have already built the compliance infrastructure for employment-based sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history in compensation and total rewards job categories.
Verify the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment status directly with HR. Some smaller consulting firms or boutique compensation practices sponsor H-1B workers but haven't formalized E-Verify compliance, which creates filing risk.
Request the LCA before your start date
Ask your employer for a copy of the certified LCA and confirm the job title, worksite address, and wage level match your actual role. Discrepancies between your offer letter and the LCA can trigger RFEs or compliance audits during H-1B adjudication.
Benchmark your role against O*NET classifications
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists to confirm your duties align with what USCIS expects for a specialty occupation. Roles that lean heavily on administrative tasks rather than analytical work face higher RFE rates.
H-1B Visa Compensation Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, business administration, finance, or industrial-organizational psychology. Roles focused primarily on data entry or benefits administration without analytical responsibilities may not meet the specialty occupation threshold. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports the degree requirement argument when documented correctly in the I-129 petition.
How does prevailing wage work for H-1B Compensation Specialist positions?
Your employer must file an LCA with the DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location. Wage levels run from Level I through Level IV, and compensation analyst roles at larger companies typically fall at Level II or III. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compensation Specialists?
Large corporations with dedicated total rewards or HR analytics teams sponsor most H-1B petitions for this role, particularly in tech, finance, healthcare, and professional services. Consulting firms that advise clients on compensation strategy also sponsor, though less frequently. You can search for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in compensation roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change compensation roles?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your original H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your specific worksite and role before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.
Does remote work affect my H-1B LCA if I work as a Compensation Specialist from home?
Remote work creates a worksite compliance issue. If you work from a location not listed on your certified LCA, your employer must file an amended LCA covering that address before you begin working there. The DOL requires the LCA worksite to match where you actually perform your duties, so a home office in a different metro area or state typically requires a new LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition.